Checked October 17, 2026
Government Benefit Payment Dates 2026
When CPP, OAS, the GST/HST credit, the Canada Child Benefit and other federal payments land in 2026, from the Government of Canada's benefits calendar.
Monthly payments
| 2026 | CPP | OAS | CCB | Ontario Trillium | Disability Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 28 | 20 | 09 | 15 |
| Feb | 25 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 19 |
| Mar | 27 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 19 |
| Apr | 28 | 28 | 20 | 10 | 16 |
| May | 27 | 27 | 20 | 08 | 21 |
| Jun | 26 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 18 |
| Jul | 29 | 29 | 20 | 10 | 16 |
| Aug | 27 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 20 |
| Sep | 25 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 17 |
| Oct | 28 | 28 | 20 | 09 | 15 |
| Nov | 26 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 19 |
| Dec | 22 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 17 |
CPP and OAS share the same dates.
Quarterly and other payments
- GST/HST credit (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit): January 5, April 2, June 5, July 3, October 5
- Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB): January 12, July 10, October 9
Questions people ask
+When is the next CPP and OAS payment?
CPP and OAS are paid on the same day, usually in the last week of the month. See the CPP page for the next date counted down from today.
+Is the GST/HST credit still paid?
Yes, under a new name. Since July 2026 it is the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, paid in July, October, January and April, with amounts 25% higher than the old credit.
+Is the Canada Carbon Rebate still paid?
No. The federal fuel charge and the Canada Carbon Rebate for individuals ended in spring 2025; the last quarterly payment went out in April 2025.
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